Better, say our superiors, that we settle for a nice bowl of insects instead. A recent New York Times opinion feature headlined "The Joy of Cooking" looks at "our broken food system and the three chances you get to help fix it - and save the planet - every day.
"A growing tribe of environmentalists, academics and entrepreneurs are arguing that edible insects must enjoy a wider acceptance to help create a more sustainable global food system," says the Times.
"It's time for bugs. Whether you regard them as agents of filth or sources of nutrition, integrating more of them into your diet is among a suite of dietary changes that we urgently need to consider to deal with food insecurity, biodiversity loss and climate change."
The World Economic Forum claims "Eating insects could reduce climate change" since "Our consumption of animal protein is the source of greenhouses gas."
Aside from a few adventurous eaters among the West's ruling class, we don't expect bugs and weeds to become part of our moral superiors' daily provisions.
A study a few years back observed that there might be "Consumer acceptability barriers" in "Some regions" to wormy dishes, and therefore bugs might have to be put into meals without you knowing it: "Perhaps as an ingredient, e.g. in pre-packaged foods," the study said.
As the website Watts Up With That? noted, "Packaged food is already substantially contaminated with insect waste, the FDA allows shocking levels of insect contamination in everyday foods."
It's becoming increasingly difficult to discern fact from fiction, and unfortunately the media has a strong bias. They spin stories to make conservatives look bad and will go to great lengths to avoid reporting on the good that comes from conservative policies. There are a few shining lights in the media landscape-brave conservative outlets that report the truth and offer a different perspective. We must support conservative outlets like this one and ensure that our voices are heard.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Let 'Em Eat Bugs
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